Title:
Feather Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Author(s):
Sameer A. Hamousha d Meotaz M. El-Hawary
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
16
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
33-35
Keywords:
compression tests; compressive strength; concrete durability; failure mechanism; fibers; flexural strength; lightweight aggregate concretes; reinforcing materials; tensile strength; tests; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
6/1/1994
Abstract:
Improving concrete properties such as strength and durability by adding fiber to the mix has become a common practice. Recent advances in fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) technology have increased its use in special construction areas, but its commercial applications are still limited due to FRC's increased costs. An FRC that uses natural fibers would be cheap and would have a positive environmental impact. Feathers wasted by consuming chickens have increased landfill waste and are adding to our environmental problems. Using waste feathers in concrete would contribute to cleaning the environment.